How to Make a Vacuum Pump

This video will show how to make a vacuum pump, a device that can be used to suck the air out of sealed environments.

A clear vacuum chamber such as the one seen in the video can be obtained by purchasing a bell jar and vacuum plate, easily available online. I highly advise that only vessels made for handling vacuum pressure such as bell jars be used with this or any vacuum pump. If a vessel were to fail while under vacuum the implosion can be powerful enough to cause injury.

Vacuum Pump Parts:
16″ of 2″ PVC Pipe
20″ of 1 1/4″ PVC Pipe
2″ End Cap
1/4″x1/8″ Brass Hose Fitting
3′ of 1/4″ Vacuum Line
1 1/4″ End Cap (x2)
1 1/4″ Diameter O Ring
2″ Coupling
2″ x 1 1/2″ Reducer
3″ x 2″ Adapter
3″ x 4″ Closet Flange
4″ of 3″ PVC Pipe
10″ of 3/4″ Dowel
Self Tapping Screws
Bearing Grease

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